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THE 7th GEOTOURISM FESTIVAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Raja Ampat UNESCO Global Geopark,

8-9 Juni 2026

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The 7th Geofest 2026

Walk the Earth.

Hear Indigenous Stories

Raja Ampat UGGp x Toba Caldera UGGp x Lenggong Geopark - Malaysia

ABOUT THE EVENT

Pre-Event

The 7th Geofest

The 7th Geofest promotes indigenous people as an important element in the relationship between geological – biological heritage and cultural – archaeology that forms a harmonious and sustainable geopark area with local wisdom values. The 7th Geofest is present as a space to glorify these values ​​through various geotourism development activities that encourage the empowerment of youth and local communities, scientific knowledge-based sharing, capacity building of geopark and geosite managers, improvement of local economy, strengthening of networks, increasing UGGp visibility through promotions, presentations, and creative content, entertaining educational cultural preservation, and meaningful field trips.

Cultural Dialogue

Interactive Cultural Activities

Geosite Visit

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHT

CULTURAL DIALOGUE

This dialogue became a common thread demonstrating that human civilization, culture, and the identity of indigenous peoples are inseparable from the landscape in which they live, from karst caves, seas, rocks, forests, to natural food sources that shape local ways of life and knowledge.


Through this discussion, participants were encouraged to understand that "indigenous children" are not only inheritors of culture, but also guardians of the harmonious relationship between humans, geology, and biodiversity, as well as being at the forefront of preserving local wisdom amidst changing times.

INTERACTIVE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Senat Kahene

Senat is a woven seat mat and Kahene is a woven bag typical of Raja Ampat. On the Senat, participants can see various types of authentic Raja Ampat weaving and learn how to weave noken motifs directly from artisans.

Geofood Kitchen

Participants can see and taste authentic Raja Ampat cuisine firsthand. Cooking and live plating performances by local chefs will demonstrate how traditional dishes can be presented in a modern and refined way (fine dining style), without losing their authentic flavors.

Cultural Space

The Cultural Space provides a variety of information on the preservation of intangible culture, including dances, musical instruments, clothing, and body painting, which participants can experience firsthand.

Story Corner

In the Story Corner, participants can record cultural stories or hopes for the future of Raja Ampat as a digital archive.

Traces King's Child

Participants can add their handprints, signatures, and testimonials using Raja Ampat's unique natural dyes.


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